SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON JWST AFTER 'NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE'
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Entering the new year with solidified political support and renewed
scientific potential, some work on the James Webb Space Telescope will be
accelerated this year to keep the $8.8 billion observatory on track for
launch in late 2018.

http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n1201/12jwst/